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Oc Thanh Van and her husband attended the premiere of her new film, Heo nam mong, on the evening of 22/4 in Ho Chi Minh City. The actress stated her husband is her emotional support, the person with whom she shares all the joys and sorrows of her profession. "He is a head taller than me, both literally and figuratively. I always consult him before making important decisions," she shared. |
Oc Thanh Van credits her husband, Tri "Rua", as her unwavering support system. The couple, who affectionately call each other "Oc" and "Rua", met as students at Bui Thi Xuan High School. Oc Thanh Van initiated their relationship, drawn to his strong and tall presence. After 10 years of dating, they married in October 2008.
Sharing similar personalities and interests, the couple often attends concerts together. Despite working in different fields, Tri "Rua" actively supports his wife's career, often watching her films. He encourages her to focus on the emotional impact of her roles on the audience rather than solely on box office success, particularly when a film does not meet expectations.
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The couple shares similar personalities and interests, often attending concerts together. The actress mentioned that despite working in different fields, her husband takes an interest in her career, often watching films she stars in. When Oc Thanh Van felt down because a film did not achieve the expected box office success, Tri "Rua" encouraged her, emphasizing that the important thing is for the role to evoke emotions in the audience. |
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Oc Thanh Van's family during a trip to Thailand late last year, coinciding with the couple's 17th wedding anniversary. The actress shared that ever since having children, she prefers the whole family to always be together, accompanying each other on all trips. |
The family prioritizes spending time together. Last year, they celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary with a trip to Thailand. Oc Thanh Van expressed her desire for the entire family to always be together, accompanying each other on all journeys.
In 2023, Oc Thanh Van and her three children, Coca, Cola, and Kakao, moved to Melbourne, Australia, with plans for long-term residency. Her husband remained in Vietnam for work, occasionally visiting them. Despite enjoying life abroad, Oc Thanh Van decided to bring her children back to Vietnam in late 2024, prioritizing family reunification and complete family meals.
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At age 15, Oc Thanh Van's eldest son, Coca, is taller than his mother and nearly as tall as his father. The actress noted that Coca is adept with languages and skilled at observing situations. When she was filming a new movie, in a scene where her character had to speak English, her son read the script and helped her adjust the dialogue to sound more natural. |
Oc Thanh Van and her husband with their eldest son Coca, daughter Cola, and youngest son Kakao. Oc Thanh Van stated that happiness is witnessing her children mature early and develop independence. In their free time, the children often assist Oc Thanh Van with small tasks at her cosmetics store, such as recording order information for their mother.
Oc Thanh Van finds joy in witnessing her children mature and develop independence. Her children actively contribute to the family's activities; for example, they assist their mother with small tasks at her cosmetics store, such as recording order information. All three children show artistic inclinations, including acting and making music beats, and Oc Thanh Van encourages them to freely pursue their passions.
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Oc Thanh Van's daughter helped her mother with makeup backstage at the Hong Van theater, where the actress is currently collaborating. The actress mentioned that all her children possess artistic talent, such as acting and making music beats, and she allows them to freely develop their interests. |
Her eldest son, Coca, age 15, stands taller than his mother and is nearly as tall as his father. Coca is adept with languages and skilled at observing situations. He even helped his mother refine English dialogue for a new film, ensuring the lines sounded natural. Her daughter also assists with makeup backstage at the Hong Van theater, where Oc Thanh Van currently collaborates.
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Oc Thanh Van took her children on a cine-tour for Heo nam mong in Ho Chi Minh City on 30/4. |
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Oc Thanh Van, whose real name is Pham Thi Thanh Van, is 42 years old and originally from Hai Phong. She studied acting at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Stage and Cinema in the early 2000s. She gained recognition on the Saigon stage with her role as Thuy in the horror play Nguoi vo ma, which was performed over 450 times. This role earned her the Most Favorite Stage Actress award at the HTV Awards 2007. Her filmography includes television series and films such as Huong phu sa, Nga re cuoc doi, Co gai xau xi, and Lat mat: 48h. In 2024, she was awarded the title of Meritorious Artist.
Tam Ky
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